Youngsters's charity The Smith Household has been hit with a cyberattack, with some private data of donors doubtlessly stolen.
CEO Doug Taylor mentioned in an announcement the hack was an try and steal cash from the charity, however that the try was "unsuccessful".
"We instantly took steps to safe our techniques," Taylor mentioned.
"We then commenced an investigation of the incident and engaged specialist cyber safety consultants to know what occurred.
"We've got additionally taken steps to additional strengthen our techniques.
"From our investigation, we recognized that in the course of the try and steal our funds, private details about some people might have been accessed.
"The private data of supporters that will have been accessed features a combination of names; (a) mixture of telephone quantity, deal with and/or electronic mail deal with; details about whether or not a donation cost was processed efficiently or declined and the donation quantity; and in some situations, first and final 4 digits of the credit score or debit card used to donate."
The Smith Household confirmed no center card digits, expiry dates or CVV numbers have been accessed, because the charity does not retailer that data in its techniques.
Private data resembling passport particulars or driver's licences can also be not in danger, as donors aren't required to supply them.
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"The information accessed in itself can't be used to make fraudulent purchases," Taylor mentioned.
"Whereas there is no such thing as a present proof of misuse of any particular person's private data, we're informing people in regards to the incident and offering easy steps to guard their data and keep away from any potential scams.
"We're additionally contacting people whose private data was not accessed and are usually not immediately affected by this incident."
Taylor mentioned the charity apologised for "any inconvenience or stress".
Smith Household donors searching for extra data in regards to the incident are invited to electronic mail help@thesmithfamily.com.au.